prostitution

Published
March 1, 2013

Judge walks fine line in deciding what explicit evidence to allow

While trials for prostitution are rare in Maine, prosecutorial strategies that involve so many graphic videos and photos are even rarer.
Published
February 28, 2013

Jurors see sex videos in Zumba trial

Prosecutors show evidence suggesting that Mark Strong watched Alexis Wright have paid sex with her clients.
Published
February 27, 2013

Zumba jurors watch video showing naked Wright

The video shows the alleged prostitute putting on a strip tease for men outside her studio window.
Published
February 26, 2013

Evidence complaint rejected in Zumba case

Meanwhile, the judge and lawyers review pornographic videos to determine which ones should be allowed into evidence.
Published
February 25, 2013

‘Very sexual’ photos at issue in Zumba case

The prosecution says the photos are proof of prostitution, but Mark Strong's lawyers say they are too 'prejudicial' to show in court.
Published
February 24, 2013

Police personnel records requested in prostitution trial

Mark Strong Sr.'s attorney files a motion for records of all police officers who are scheduled to testify.
Published
February 22, 2013

Detective: Evidence mishandled in Kennebunk prostitution case

Mark Strong's lawyers say the hard drive is key to his defense.
Published
February 21, 2013

Witness saw accused Zumba prostitute disrobe; ‘really awkward’

Meanwhile, Alexis Wright's landlord testifies that tenants complained about "moaning and groaning" and he found video-recording apparatus in her studio.
Published
February 20, 2013

Strong was smitten lover, not ‘pimp,’ lawyer says

During opening statements of the Kennebunk prostitution trial, Strong's lawyer says his client fell in love with Alexis Wright and tried to help her, but was not her "pimp," as police allege.
Published
February 19, 2013

Judge: Prosecutors can’t be called as witnesses in Zumba trial

Meanwhile, jury selection will resume Wednesday in the high-profile case after nearly a month's delay.

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